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serialize Meaning & Definition

/ˈsɪɹiəlaɪz/

What Does Serialize Mean?

As a verb, serialize means To write a television program, novel, or other form of entertainment as a sequence of shorter works with a common story. It can also mean To publish (a book, play, etc.) in regular instalments, e.g. in a magazine.

Serialize at a Glance

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈsɪɹiəlaɪz/
Synonymsmarshal
Antonymsdeserialize
Verb formsserializes, serializing, serialized

Serialize Definition (Verb)

  1. To write a television program, novel, or other form of entertainment as a sequence of shorter works with a common story.
  2. To publish (a book, play, etc.) in regular instalments, e.g. in a magazine.
  3. To convert an object into a sequence of bytes that can later be converted back into an object with equivalent properties.

Synonyms of Serialize

Serialize synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Serialize

Word Forms & Grammar

serialize (third-person singular simple present serializes, present participle serializing, simple past and past participle serialized)

Words That Rhyme With Serialize

Origin of Serialize

From serial + -ize.

Frequently Asked Questions About Serialize

What part of speech is serialize?

Serialize is a verb.

What is another word for serialize?

You can replace serialize with words such as marshal. See the full list of serialize synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of serialize?

The opposite of serialize is deserialize.

What is the past tense of serialize?

The past tense of serialize is serialized. The present participle is serializing.

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